Intellectual Property
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Australia
Band 2
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+61 2 9353 4000About
Provided by Clayton Utz
Clayton Utz is best known for its work in multi-jurisdictional international IP disputes. The team has recently won Intellectual Property Team of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards (having also won in 2018) and the 2019 Copyright Law Firm of the Year at the Managing IP Asia awards. This recognition reflects the quality of our team, clients and matters. Partner Cameron Gascoyne was also named IP Partner of the Year at the 2022 Lawyers Weekly Partner of the Year Awards.
Clayton Utz fields a national team of experts who achieve outstanding results for a variety of distinguished clients throughout Australia. They continually act in complex and high-level IP matters for leading clients on both the contentious and non-contentious side, including in patent, trade mark, copyright and design disputes.
Evidence of their clients’ satisfaction is our long-standing relationships with some of the world’s leading companies. Examples include Bayer (over 30 years), Toyota (31 years), Singtel Optus (19 years); adidas and Novartis/Sandoz (20 years each).
They advise across all IP areas, including patents, copyright, trade marks, designs, trade secrets, confidential information and licensing. Our in-depth expertise encompasses sectors such as pharmaceuticals, biotech, telco, technology, FMCG & manufacturing.
Chambers Review
Clayton Utz offers broad-based IP expertise including trade mark and copyright protection, with frequent involvement in cases featuring an international element. The team handles complex patent matters for a diverse clientele, most notably in the pharmaceutical, technology and telecom sectors, and is active in both contentious and non-contentious matters, though particularly strong on disputes. The firm offers significant expertise in design infringement, passing off and misleading conduct cases. Notable clients include Novartis, Accent Group and Toyota.
Work Highlights
- Clayton Utz defended Pokemon Pty Ltd against allegations brought in the Federal Court that it misrepresented an association with The Pokemon Company International and its trade marks, including in relation to Pokémon-branded NFTs.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I continue to be impressed by Clayton Utz's ability to handle strategically complex situations – situations where there are multiple potential outcomes and the best path forward is unclear or has several potential stumbling blocks."
"There is a good mix of skills on the Clayton Utz team. All team members are very responsive and they provide a reliable service."
"I continue to be impressed by Clayton Utz's ability to handle strategically complex situations – situations where there are multiple potential outcomes and the best path forward is unclear or has several potential stumbling blocks."
"There is a good mix of skills on the Clayton Utz team. All team members are very responsive and they provide a reliable service."
Notable Practitioners
John Collins is highly experienced in patent litigation and acts for clients in a variety of sectors, offering notable expertise in high-profile pharmaceutical cases.
Timothy Webb is regularly instructed by a wide range of clients on various contentious copyright and trade mark matters.
''Timothy is very responsive and provides excellent advice."
"Timothy Webb is an excellent adviser and negotiator."
Ranked Lawyers at
Clayton Utz
Australia
Members
Provided by Clayton Utz
Cameron Gascoyne
Chris McLeod
David Benson
Dean Gerakiteys
Deborah Polites
James Neil
Head of Department
Kent Teague
Mary Still
Sean McGuire
Tim Webb